Violent protests over rising living costs and public services spread beyond France into neighbouring Belgium and Italy on Saturday. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds as demonstrators clashed with security forces, looted shops and set property on fire. The unrest in France left one demonstrator dead, injured more than 500 police officers and led to nearly 1,800 arrests, according to the interior minister.
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